Hooligans Half Irish Pub

Hooligans Half Irish Pub is a Cookeville institution. Located on S Jefferson Avenue, it has accumulated over 1,100 Google reviews - one of the highest counts of any bar in the city - by being a reliable, welcoming pub that stays open until 3 AM every single day of the week. In a city with a substantial Tennessee Tech population, that kind of schedule earns a loyal following.

The 'Half Irish' branding is a nod to the pub concept without committing fully to the theme. In practice, Hooligans is a sports bar with pub food, a long tap list, and televisions for every major game. The menu covers the classics - burgers, wings, sandwiches, nachos - and the kitchen keeps operating late enough that it functions as a late-night food option when most of Cookeville has closed.

With 1,100+ reviews and consistent 4.4-star performance, Hooligans has earned every bit of its status as one of Cookeville's go-to bars. It's the kind of place where you can watch a game, get a decent meal, and stay as late as the evening calls for.